European Life Reflections on Travel and Society
In 1809 a Bristol essay debates European life, wealth and rank, contrasting continental contrasts with American freedoms. It argues true worth rises with character, condemns despotism and inequality, and notes Europe’s social and religious laxities alongside its enduring cultural sights. It warns travel does not guarantee virtue and political power breeds fear.
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Uie
Europe
Tts
Srinty
Italy
Russia
Peter the Great
Republic
Wormad
Flere Spectator
The French Cable and global links
The article notes the new transatlantic cable uniting nations, stressing moral lessons, shared knowledge, and reduced prejudice. It ends with news that the Daughters of St Crispin are to hold a national convention in Lynn Massachusetts next week.
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Ohd
Egu
Daughters of St. Crispin
Lynn
Mass
Massachusetts
Boston
Ohe
Society of Friends of
South Durham
New England
Martha’s Vineyard
Lexington
Tuk Empress
Yacht Club of
France
Maine Miritors and Publishers
Portland
Verboeckhoven
Hudson
New York
Europe
Ray S A Seaman
Island of
St Pierre
United States
America
Chinese Trial In Silver City Sparks Curious Ceremony
A Idaho trial described with a bizarre ritual where a rooster’s head is chopped, a yellow oath burned, and smoke sent heavenward. Both sides reportedly swear five witnesses and perform mock executions of five chickens, then discard them as unfit for use.
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Silver City
Idaho
War on Paraguay Confirmed by Rio Janeiro Reports
London via Atlantic cable confirms Brazilian allied victory over Paraguayans. In the decisive fight Paraguay lost five hundred when killed wounded and three hundred prisoners and twelve guns were captured. A provisional government was set up in Paraguay under treaty. Brazil’s plans for Amazon navigation and riparian rights rise as US policy questions.
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Paraguay
London
Rio Janiero
Lopes
Brazil
Amazon
South America
United States
Newark gobbler inherits $200000 in wealth
A wide mix of news items reports a Newark gobbler heir receiving two hundred thousand dollars, with other brief notes on health, exhibitions, industry and local incidents. Names and places include Victoria, Trumbull, Lowell, Boston, Richmond, Windsor, and more in rapid summaries.
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Newark
Two Tenement Houses Erected on Lane from Church to Court
Two large tenement houses have lately been erected on a lane leading from Church to Court streets, indicating local housing expansion and urban development activity in the area.
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Church
Court Streets
New Cottage Erected on Wilsons Lane North Side
A new cottage has been built on the north side of Wilson's lane with additional improvements noted in the locality.
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Wilson's Lane
Kelly and Leon's Minstrels Perform at Town Farehouse
Kelly and Leon's Minstrels hosted a farkhouse in town on Wednesday evening drawing local residents to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Kelly & Leon's
Minstrels
Farkhouse
Notable Ohio Friend Caroline E Talbot Speaks at South Christian Church
Caroline E. Talbot of Ohio, a distinguished speaker of the Society of Friends, preached Thursday evening at the South Christian Church.
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Caroline E. Talbot
Ohio
Society of Friends
South Christian Church
Wakeful vagabond snores loudly on the Common
A man lodged on the Common Thursday evening drew attention as passers by watched him sleep loudly from a nearby street. A boy who investigated described him as fat prompting curiosity about the scene.
A Year of Purity Previewing Record Harvests Across Regions
Across the country cheering reports emerge of bumper crops. The wheat harvest exceeds expectations, cotton in the South looks set to exceed wartime records, and corn holds firm in the West aside from Illinois. In the home region all grains and potatoes are plentiful, prompting hope for peace.
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N. Y. Herald
Moveable Tabernacle Carries Religion Through Kansas
Chicago papers describe a large tent tabernacle seventy feet in diameter and thirty feet high with ample seating for fifteen hundred. It will travel across Kansas to new towns lacking meeting houses, holding a series of religious meetings as settlers arrive.
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Chicago
Kansas
Commissioner of Public Schools of
Rhode Island
American Institute of Instruction
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
National Association
Trenton
New Jersey
Rhode Island Institute of Instruction
J. T. Edwards
East Greenwich
R. I
Government receipts lift outlook for public debt
The note states that ongoing low disbursements and higher customs and internal revenue will yield a favorable public debt position in the next statement. Since the month began customs receipts reached 7 044 000 and internal revenue 12 282 000.
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Tre Poste Dent
Washington Star
Little Paw Paw girl in sleepwalk escape to neighbor
A nine year old girl in Paw Paw Michigan awoke in the night and walked out of a bedroom window in night clothes with the family dog. She went to a neighbor’s home about forty rods away into a strawberry patch. She was found by a witness and returned home crying at the front door while still asleep. Her parents learned of the incident when she told them where she had been, though she recalled nothing the next morning.
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Petersburg
Speedwell
Eastport
Boston
New Brunswick
Fall River
Apollo
Paw Paw
Mich
Rose
Baturrs Warned on Water Time and Daily Dips
A cautionary note warns against extended or frequent water exposure for children, citing cramps and delayed effects. It includes garbled phrases about singing, a "darling daughter," hanging clothes on a limb, and a warning not to swim.
Tragic Wilderness Find In Michigan Area
A hunter in Michigan discovered a deceased man suspended in a bear trap, half-eaten by wildlife. The body hung head downward after the trap caught the right ankle and the victim reportedly died from prolonged injuries.
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Michigan
Wagon breaks down on Bradford street spill injures one
A well filled covered wagon broke down on Bradford street last Saturday and one of the six occupants was spilled out. Nobody hurt.
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Bradford Street
Picnic in the Rain Uses Basket Baskets as Umbrellas
Methodist friends at a recent picnic faced a shower and improvised with basket baskets as substitutes for umbrellas.
Wood Street Widening Improves North End Route
A recent project at the north end of Wood Street widens the thoroughfare and straighten the street line, improving traffic flow and accessibility.
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Wood Street
Builders Reach Fifth Cottage on Pierce's Avenue
Messrs Pearse and Lawless have built four cottages on Pierce's Avenue this season and are now at work on the fifth. Their building activity continues to drive business in the quarter.
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Messrs. Pearse & Lawless
Pierce's Avenue
West End Constitution Street Graded for Improvement
The west end of Constitution Street between Hope and Thames is graded and put in excellent order. The improvement has been long needed and is now underway.
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Constitution Street
Hope
Thames Streets
Whortleberry Time Spurs Rural Craft Bustle
Seasonal chatter describes whortleberry time and the arrival of hats bonnets kettles baskets and pails in rural life as fields fill with activity and neighborly preparation.
Construction on Franklin Street Houses Progressing
On Franklin street between High and Wood streets a large two story house has just been completed and two other dwelling houses are in the process of erection.
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Franklin Street
High
Wood Streets
Sprinkling Call Track Looms on Jupe Street
A local note ties a planned sprinkling event to Jupe Street with community interest. The man slated to run it appeared with his paper on Tuesday, and rainfall followed the next day, affecting plans.
Mosquito Invasion Hits Town During Quiet Weather
In a sparse report the article notes a sudden surge of mosquitoes in town on a Wednesday morning. Residents report pervasive swarms, with biting insects entering homes and outdoor spaces, creating a sense of local unease.
Bristol Cornet Band Plans Rocky Point Excursion
The Bristol Cornet Band will travel to Rocky Point on the steamer Canonicus on Tuesday next. The public is urged to turnout in large numbers to boost receipts, with a good time anticipated.
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Bristol Cornet
Rocky Point
Fire ruins prompt sale and rebuild plan for Bennett house portion
A salvaged portion of Col. M. T. Bennett’s dwelling, saved from the morning fire, sold at auction on Monday and is being removed. Mr. Bennett plans to immediately rebuild on the burned site.
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Col. M. T. Bennett
Fort Rounds Oat House Erected for Captain James Lawless
The new oat house at Fort Rounds for Captain James Lawless is a handsome building with wintering boat space and bathing accommodations. It features a capital boat landing extending west from the structure.
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Fort Rounds
James Lawless
Comic Line Sparks Grins In Quiet Columnist Alley
A quip about a stairway entrance and a Greene elevator punctuates a lighthearted column note. The author hints the perpetrator’s request allowed a place for the joke, playfully questioning seriousness and attention.
Popular Narragansett Bay Summer Resort Opens by Maxfield
A respected summer retreat on this side of Narragansett Bay, recently opened by H. S. Maxfield, Esq., gains praise from visitors who note Hiram Maxfield’s skill in catering to an appreciative public and delivering satisfaction to a growing crowd of guests.
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Narragansett Bay
H. S. Maxfield
Hiram
Dwellings Undergoing Repairs at Hope and Wardwell Corner
The dwelling house on the corner of Hope and Wardwell streets, belonging to J E French Esq, is undergoing thorough repairs, being modernized and greatly improved.
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Hope and
Wardwell Streets
J E. French
Annual St Michael's clambake draws large crowd at Fox Hill
The ladies of St Michael's Church held their annual clambake at Fox Hill on Thursday and Wednesday amid posters announcing the event. Despite inclement weather the day drew a large attendance of church members, friends, and visitors, and the bake was a perfect success.
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St. Michael's Church
Fox Hill
Sickness in Cuban conflict inflames casualties and distress
The piece reports rising sickness among Spanish and rebel forces in Cuba with monthly death tolls around fifteen percent. Spanish troops suffer from measles while insurgents face cholera and diarrhea due to poverty and exposure. It notes the American Tract Society in Boston near dissolution and a proposed union with the New York Society to strengthen the cause.
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Cuba
Logiety
Boston
New York Society
Apple and peach crops load New York and neighboring states
Apple trees in central western and northern New York are heavily laden with fruit, marking a bumper crop unseen in years. Peach trees in New Jersey are also loaded, while Delaware orchards struggle under the weight of fruit breaking branches.
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New York State
New Jersey
Delaware
Tragic Drowning of 10 Year Old in Fall River Pond
A ten year old boy named William Henry Clapp was found floating in a pond between Pleasant Street and the Fall River turn on Saturday morning. He was the son of a widow and is believed to have fallen into the water.
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Fall River
Charles Vickery
Pleasant Street
William Henry Clapp
Virginia Senate and House party split stated
The report notes Torre will have four Black members in the Virginia Senate and fourteen in the House. Of these, dowo of them are Conservatives and the rest Radicals.
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Torre
Virginia Senate
House
Progress letter calls for steam fire engine for town
A correspondent signing as Progress asks for a steam fire engine and urges local officials to stop opposing it, while calling for unity and peace in the town.
Fortunes Possibly Found at Mount Hope Site
A fragment notes a fortune lying around loose and suggests it could secure a watering place at Mount Hope with needed accommodations for visitors. The passage implies a future project or venture by a fortunate individual.
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Mount Hope
Bristol Pastor Receives Doctor of Divinity at Wesleyan
At Wesleyan University Middletown Rev D A Whedon of Bristol received the only D D honor in the commencement. The honored clergyman holds a scholar’s rank that warrants public confidence and respect.
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Bristol
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
D. A Whedon
Bristol Corner Band Draws Crowds at Hope and State
Hundreds of citizens gathered at the junction of Hope and State streets last Monday evening to enjoy the Bristol Corner Band. The weather was fine, the crowd cheerful, and the music excellent.
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Hope and
State Streets
Bristol
Pun-tinger: A Small Pilot Pats Pins For Fun
A quirky note describes a tiny prankster who peppers pin-related mischief with playful effort. The piece highlights the comic puns and lighthearted tone as the subject repeatedly targets pins.
Early risers drawn to the worm product in dawn routine
A fragmented note discusses early birds and worms, suggesting many early risers are praised or blamed for chasing a morning draught of worm product, with references to others becoming food for worms.
Local Baseball Matches Draw Fans on the Common
The Independent Base Ball Club of Fall River faced the Union Base Club of this town Tuesday morning on the Common. In the afternoon the Olympic Base Ball Club of Providence played the Bristol Base Ball Club at the same location.
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Fall River
Union Base Club
Olympic Base Ball Club
Providence
Bristol
Rubber Works Shutdown Impacts Local Trade
The temporary halt of the National Rubber Company's works for several weeks to repair and install new machinery has noticeably reduced business for many local storekeepers who report dull trade during the period.
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National Rubber Company
Man’s Cruel Kick to Horse Sparks Reader’s Condemnation
A reader recalls witnessing a man cruelly kicking a horse a few days ago. The observer believes the man’s cruelty warrants punishment while noting the horse possesses intelligence and feeling.
Cigars Arrive From George H. Reynolds Esq
A liberal sample of choice cigars was received from George H. Reynolds. The note suggests readers addicted to smoking should know who keeps a first rate article.
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George H. Reynolds
Thief Returns Eight Chickens Stolen from State Street Premises
A woman reports eight chickens were stolen from her State Street home several days ago. The culprit is urged to return the fowl promptly to avoid exposure and further trouble.
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State Street
Bristol Club Edges Olympics In Five Inning Match
A baseball game on the common Tuesday between the Olympic Club of Providence and the Bristol Club ended at the fifth inning as the Olympics rushed to catch a 5 15 train. Bristol led in the fifth. Fortune made a superb center field catch and Pidge hit a home run for the Olympics. Final score shows Bristol ahead 3 2 in the fifth inning with Bristol players Munro Wesson Tucker and Jenks prominent.
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Olympic Club
Providence
Bristol
Bristol Club
Brstol
Olympics
O. R
Munro
Ist
Greene
F Reynolds
Wesson
S. Tucker
Wood
Lewis
King
Talbot
Jenks
Herreshoff
Magee
O West
Pidge
P Fortune
Calder
J. Tucker
Saml
West
Fortune
Sthal
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